#comedy

#comedy

One of the delights of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's joyous production of Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley is how the show works on the most basic levels of comedy. Basically, it's funny; very, very funny. But that's not all it is. The laughs are plentiful, accentuated by whip-smart actors who calibrate phrases leading to lots of pauses for audience uproar. Those laughs are balanced with real world issues, and an longing for these gentlewomen locked into the suffocating zeitgeist of early 1800s British Regency.

Everything in life is just the fragile result of something that could have been so easily different. None of this would've been possible had my parents not emigrated out of China. My parents were the first class of students after Mao's death that were allowed to leave the country to pursue higher degrees. My sister was born in Australia. I would not have been born if they had stayed in China.

Ho Ho Hilarious! Join us for SF's SantaCon Comedy Crawl: Elves Gone Wild! at The Function- the only SantaCon stop where Santa grabs the mic and the elves run the show. We're bringing two stacked stand-up shows (7pm & 9pm) with holiday chaos, big laughs, and festive cocktails right on Market Street - just steps from the SantaCon action. 🎅 Event Highlights Santa headliner + naughty elves bringing holiday chaos to the stage

One of our favorite intimate venues in North Beach, the Lost Church, is offering two tickets to the below December shows for lucky 48 Hills readers. But they are going soon. TO CLAIM A PAIR OF TICKETS: Email marke@48hills.org with "Lost Church" in the subject line and the name of the show + your name in the body. The tickets are first come, first serve, so act fast-we will let you know within 24 hours of entering if you have won.

If you've been following my blog posts for any length of time-first, thank you-and second, you know that I love to write about certain patterns evident within humor. One of these is deception. There seems to be a lot of it showing up in a variety of humorous content, in jokes, true-life anecdotes, stand-up performances, and sitcoms of every stripe. Comedians relate stories about other people lying, as well as those times when they felt compelled to do the same.

Last year, character comedians Adam Riches and John Kearns joined forces for an archly silly tribute to crooners Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. Now Riches is back with another leftfield celebrity riff as he gives his Game of Thrones-era Sean Bean impression (as seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and his Edinburgh show Dungeons'n'Bastards) a yuletide twist.

A bunch of rock, pop and comedy performers have put tickets on sale for their upcoming South Florida concerts, the timing of which, at the edge of gift-buying season, is pure coincidence. Here's a look at a dozen recently announced shows and where to get tickets, from Kings of Leon and Keith Urban to comedians Matt Rife and Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias.

HellaFunny is taking over one of SF's premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of "Puff Puff Laugh." That's right... it's the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high during the show. You'll see a killer comedy show with a handpicked lineup of 4-5 comics who normally perform at SF Sketchfest, Cobb's Comedy Club, Punchline and Thrive City. Plus Moe Greens has a state of the art ventilation system, rolling trays that you can borrow, super red velvet wallpaper, comfy leather booths for you to sink into and daily specials.

This week's show was recorded in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, Not My Job guest Tiffany Haddish and panelists Brian Babylon, Paula Poundstone, and Roxanne Roberts. Click the audio link above to hear the whole show. Who's Bill This Time What About His Emails!?; A Holy Film Festival; A Wreck Gets Celebrated Panel Questions Flatulent Design Flaw Bluff The Listener Our panelists tell three stories about a woman named Tallulah in the news, only one of which is true.

Best known for his portrayal of Andre "Dre" Johnson on ABC's Black-ish, Anderson not only starred in the series but also served as executive producer. The show became a cultural touchstone, using comedy to explore themes of identity, family, and progress. His creative influence extended to spin-offs like Grown-ish and a variety of hosting roles, including To Tell the Truth and the 75th Emmy Awards.

Join us for a night of laughter featuring Bay Area's top rising comics! We showcase comedians that have been on Netflix, Comedy Central, Amazon, HBO ... so come through and you may see the next big thing! HaHaHappy Hour Comedy at Skylark $5 beer, $2 tacos and FREE laughsEvery Wednesday at 8pm Skylark, 3089 16th St., SF (@ Valencia) 2 drink minimum Happy Hour starts at 7pm (grab your tacos, drinks and settle in), show at 8:00pm

The second season is so, so much better. The stunning art direction is back. Expect to see Kristen Wiig 's Maxine in the most delightful fashion of the early 1970s, from her clothes to her makeup to her hair styling. Indeed, all our Palm Beach ladies are decked out in the decade's best, and it's lovely to see. Likewise, the sets with their mod architecture and period touches continue the visual feast.

ABOUT MESA MAGUEYMesa Maguey, a contemporary agave bar and Oaxacan kitchen, has recently taken over the former Copper Spoon space in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood. Known for its mezcal cocktails and happy hour specials, the restaurant offers a menu featuring dishes like mole, tacos, enchiladas, soups, and ceviche. With a welcoming dining room and bar, Mesa Maguey has quickly gained attention for its flavorful, thoughtfully prepared plates. Mesa Maguey, 4031 Broadway (between 40th and 41st), Oakland.

Safe Words is a comedy show at a leather bar that features the talent of nationally touring comics, to local favorites. Faces from Comedy Central, Conan, Reddit & Vice have graced the stage. Even Margaret Cho (HBO, 30 Rock) has stopped by.

-the first game from AdHoc Studio, which was formed by veterans of Telltale Games- contains a lot of "almosts." It's a revival of the choice-driven Telltale adventure game we've been missing for nearly a decade, but without all the walking around and examining the environment while the game was barely holding itself together. It's a superhero story, but it's mostly a workplace management sim with superheroes in it.

Mo Mandel is a writer, comedian, and actor who has appeared on some of your favorite TV shows as well as a few you probably hate. He's even created a few himself (hopefully those are the ones you liked). Most recently, he released his third comedy special, starred in a major film role, and wrote commercials for a slew of top brands.

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco's only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night-this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring 'em. Got beef? Air it. Think you're funnier than the pros? Talk back and find out.

Tickets go on sale at 10 am unless otherwise noted. MUSIC Alan Doyle Aladdin Theater (May 16, 2026) On sale at noon Alice Phoebe Lou - Oblivion Tour Aladdin Theater (Apr 27, 2026) Atmosphere: Winter Carnival Tour Roseland Theater (Feb 16, 2026) Berner Hawthorne Theatre (Feb 19, 2026) Colony House - The 77 Tour Aladdin Theater (Mar 18, 2026) Del Water Gap - Chasing the Chimera World Tour Crystal Ballroom (Feb 11, 2026)